Pricing
You can use a ticket to hop on and off any park & ride bus all day. For example, get off at Parkway or railway station, then get back on to go to the city centre, then back out to the park & ride site.
Regular tickets | Adult (over 18) | Child (5 up to 18) | Concessionary |
|---|
Daily | £3 | £1 | £1.50 |
Off Peak Day (Monday to Friday Only) | £2.50 | (Outward journey between 1200-1500, return journey anytime) |
Special tickets | Price |
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Group (up to 2 adults and 3 children) | £5 |
12 tickets for 11 | £33 |
Disabled bus pass holders | £1.50 before 9am / Free after 9am |
Short hop between Anglia Ruskin and City Centre | £1 |
Children under 5 travel for free at all times.
Tickets for Park and Ride
Please pay for your ticket on the bus with cash or contactless payment.
Parking only
If you are not using the bus service you must purchase a park only ticket which can be purchased via MiPermit location 744023 up to 18 hours £3.60 up to 24 hours £12.
Sandon users will be able to use their Park and Ride tickets after the site is closed on the following First bus services.
No 31 at - 2010, 2110, 2215, 2310 and No 336 at - 2040, 2140, 2240.
Monday to Saturday from Chelmsford only at the following Park and Ride stops:
Park and Pedal
Bring your bike with you, leave your car at the site and cycle to your destination. Park and Pedal is £3.60 per day. We have bike racks should you chose to leave your bike at site overnight. We also offer Secure cycle lockers £20 per month, which includes free parking. Please visit Bikeaway to secure your locker.
Payment for parking only can be made on MiPermit.
Contact
If you have an event and would like to hire the site please contact essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk for further details and pricing.
Updates / What's on
Car boot sales
Every Sunday all year round
Visit Capital Car Boot Sales website for more information
Directions
Satnav users can find the A12/A414 junction adjacent to the site by using postcode CM2 7RU or what3words location of ///calm.pools.seats.
The postcode is not an exact match for the location, so drivers should follow the P&R signs once they reach the junction to access the site.
Please note: Cars can exit the site after closing automatically through the barrier system. For out of hours emergencies customers can contact Chelmsford City Council’s CCTV Control Centre on 01245 606 299.
